Stephan W

Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz 2010, Barossa

Decent Shiraz but may benefit from another 2 -3 years in the cellar. Tasted January 2013.

Chain Of Ponds Section 400 Pinot Noir 2010, Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Very green tasting upon opening but greatly benefited from an hour of decanting. However, it did not measure up to Lenswood Hills Pinot Noir 2010 from Adelaide Hills as well, which was way better. Tasted March 2013.

Shottesbrooke Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia

Nice Cabernet-Sauvignon, but I would agree with another reviewer that it is still a bit young. However, it really benefited from a good hour of decanting. Felt medium-body upon opening and edged to full bodied after an hour of decanting. Tasted October 2012.

Masi Serego Alighieri Possessioni Rosso 2009, Veneto

Medium-bodied wine with a nice finish. Great value for the price. Perfect pairing with Italian hard aged cheese like Grana Pradano. Tasted April 2012.

Note: found that it really needs decanting for at least 30 minutes but ideally 1 hour, as it exhibited much greenness upon opening.

Pierre Sparr Gewurztraminer 2009, Alsace

Delicious, soft Gewurtz with great length and not too sweet. Was a perfect match with fish cooked asian-style. Tasted September 2012.

Tedeschi Amarone Della Valpolicella 2007, Doc

Not bad but the 2006 vintage was way superior. Tasted July 2013

Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula

Off-dry type of Riesling. Decent wine for the price, but nothing extraordinary. Tasted April 2012.

Joseph Cattin Hatschbourg Pinot Gris 2009, Ac Alsace Grand Cru

Delicious, rich (like honey in your mouth without being too sweet), full body. So smooth. A very safe bet for a party as a wine of this quality will please most people. Tasted May 2012.

Peter Lehmann Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia

Decent Shiraz but I was expecting a little bit more. Maybe the Barossa Valley is not my type (McLaren Vale is more like it). Tasted March 2012.

Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Vale

Great Shiraz for those of us that have a sweet tooth and love wines from the McLaren Vale region. A very safe bet to bring to a party. Tasted March 2012.